That kitty silhouette is adorable! The ears are in the position that we used to call "wearing a hat" when my cat Oliver did it. Is that snowfall an early record? I don't remember snow that early when I lived in Cuyahoga Falls in the 1st and 2nd grades. In those days we had a milkman. One morning he told my mother to keep me home from school, because the drifts were so high. He was afraid I might disappear while walking. Lynne in NC

Thanks for your thoughts, Betsy. The shingles rash has gone and the Bell's Palsy is improving. I am still left with the nerve pain. The neurologist said it can remain indefinitely sometimes. But it is not as severe. That is progress : )

Brrrr! . . .I bet Garden Girl is feeling the cold . . . lolAll those pictures are beautiful ~ you had quite a lot of snow there.I love particularly the photo of the snow behind the stained glass window.I bet all the cats come inside to keep warm . . . That photo of the robin is good enough for publication ~ I can see it on traditional Christmas Cards ~ great shot! Is it a robin? your's are a bit different to our's ? . . . :) Keith . . where are you?

Well, she's still smiling....I didn't see any shivers! ha.Lots of cats inside today...although they did go have a good game of chase out in the back...so fun to watch!That is a house finch...cute little guy! Yes, our robins are big old things....lol....

Ed - It's not a stained glass window, it's just glass decorated with coloured film and stick-on lead, very nice though. Those pictures would win all the prizes in a Photographic Competition. Well done Betsy, you missed your true vocation in life.

Betsy, your ;pictures makes me want to live where it snows. It's so beautiful. I love your lovely lady in the snow...It's like her white velvet wrap. I got everything done I needed before Thanksgiving..so I'm off my break. It was a productive time.

Like everyone else has said already, beautiful pictures! I love snow pictures! All we got here---roaring in this afternoon---was the cold wind!! Brrrrr. I'm chilled to my bones. Guess I really am getting old!

You should be a sponsor for the visitors bureau of Ohio. It is gorgeous there. The birdbath water froze last night for the first time here this year. Boy, it sure doesn't look pretty though. We need some moisture! Glad you all have some. Stay warm. Taria

It was the perfect day for a quick stop at the library (after spending the morning on my laptop...), some laundry, a pot of cabbage soup, a quick nap, and an apple pie (or two) to share with a friend tomorrow

All we got was COLD and a little misty rain. 23* overnight and up to 40* today. Only 33* tomorrow. We at this time of year usually get in the 50*s during the day but this cold snap is staying COLD. haha. I'm envious of the snow. :)

SNOW!!! I love the snow so much and these are beautiful, Betsy. The house finch is absolutely glorious and should be featured in a publication. He, and the surrounding snow-dipped berries, look like a painting. This would make a gorgeous card... and I would buy it! I think Garden Girl looks rather pleased with her head and shoulders dusting. Such a pretty stole she is sporting and look at kitty in the window. I bet they had a blast frolicking about. We had a wee bit yesterday and today but it is not sticking. Had our first power outage last night - no electricity for over three hours. Was getting a little cool in my home!

He posed so nicely, didn't he? And with the perfect background. This snow was very photogenic...so fun! Later in the afternoon the thick buildup on the trees fell like avalanches...that was fun to watch, too! haha.

Wow, you really got a bunch of itJust rained and rained at my blog pitThat I will take with easeThe snow can stay there and pleaseSuza is a bit nuts with snowLooks like the kitty is not impressed with the show haha

My husband talks about wanting to see the midwest and east coast areas. Since we're both teachers we've traveled quite a bit in our little motorhome during the summer, but haven't been farther east than Colorado.

Thanks, Yuji. I know what to do...it's just doing it, I think. I have some things on my mind and then I fell out of my routine during the reno of working out and being organized and it's proved to be a bad combination for me. haha...I need to get back on track!

Hi Betsy ... lovely photos - and snow is just stunning when it's all pristine .. love your statue lady - she looks happy in her white shawl ... also the window shot through the louvres ... the fan, the stained glass shot .. and then real life - Madame Cardinal I think .. Gorgeous .. take care and I can quite imagine you need a break ... it's lovely for us to be here though ... Hilary

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